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In sharp exchanges underlining discord in a transatlantic bloc hailed by backers as the most successful military pact in history, Trump demanded that Europe pay more for its collective defence and make concessions to US interests on trade. (Photo: File)

'Very, very nasty': Trump clashes with Macron over his remark on NATO

Macron stood by his criticism of NATO and said its real problem was a failure to forge a clear purpose since the end of the Cold War.

04 Dec 2019 12:39 PM

French President Emmanuel Macron had signed a legislation in July to establish a 3 per cent tax on large companies' revenues from digital services. (Photo: File)

US considering 100 per cent tariffs on USD 2.4bn in French goods

Public comments on USTR's proposed actions are due on January 6.

03 Dec 2019 12:58 PM

But Macron has made no secret of his wish to engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin on a range of disputes, saying he would raise the issue at a NATO meeting in London next week. (Photo: File)

EU must be part of any future US-Russia nuclear missile treaty, says Macron

'We cannot just content ourselves with bilateral treaties,' Macron said after talks with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Paris.

29 Nov 2019 9:53 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who clinched a Brexit deal with the European Union on Thursday, had been underestimated. (Photo: File)

‘It was wrong not to take Boris Johnson seriously,’ says Emmanuel Macron

'He may be colourful character sometimes but we all are at times. He’s got temper, but he’s leader with a real vision,' Macron said.

19 Oct 2019 9:35 AM

Johnson hopes a deal will be agreed in time for EU leaders to approve it at a summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday. (Photo: File)

'There's a way forward for Brexit that could secure interests,' says Boris Johnson

Britain said the latest talks had been 'constructive' and there would be more talks on Monday.

14 Oct 2019 10:05 AM

The Defence Minister will accept the aircraft from the French team at the Merignac air base near Bordeaux on the occasion of Air Force Day. (Photo: File)

Rajnath Singh to receive first Rafale fighter aircraft in France today

Singh will also perform ‘Shastra Puja’, a ritual involving the worship of weapons, before he receives the first Rafale fighter jet.

08 Oct 2019 9:19 AM

The police have also been criticised for being heavy-handed in clashes with hardcore anti-capitalist "black bloc" groups blamed for much of the violence that has accompanied the demonstrations. (Photo: AP)

Thousands of Paris police deployed over ‘yellow vest’ clash fears

Some demonstrators in January even used a forklift to break down the doors of a government ministry.

21 Sep 2019 5:09 PM

Fillon faces charges of misusing public money over a long period from 1998 to 2013, concealing the offence, and failing to meet standards over transparency in public life. (Photo: AP)

France's ex-PM to go on trial in Feb over fake jobs scandal

The trial of the right-winger will get underway on February 24 and last until March 11, the criminal court in Paris said.

13 Sep 2019 12:30 PM

Fans of the Albanian team were also spotted making gestures to protest the playing of the wrong national anthem. (Photo: File)

France President Macron apologises to Albania PM over national anthem goof-up

In place of Albania's national anthem, Andorra's anthem was played and this riled up visiting team, who refused to get on with the match.

09 Sep 2019 12:46 PM

The Prime Minister now stands tall among the world leaders on Twitter, with his handle @narendramodi a little behind that of US President Donald Trump, who has 64 million followers. (Photo: File)

PM Modi crosses 50m followers on Twitter

Former US President Barack Obama remains on the first spot with over 108 million accounts following him.

09 Sep 2019 11:26 AM

Brazil's economy minister Paulo Guedes said he agreed with President Jair Bolsonaro's comments about Macron's looks. (Photo: AP)

After Brazil President, minister calls French first lady 'truly ugly'

Brazil and France have clashed in recent weeks over the handling of fires in the Amazon, the world's largest rainforest.

06 Sep 2019 9:29 AM

Bolsonaro is due to undergo surgery next Sunday to correct an incisional hernia, his fourth operation since he was stabbed nearly a year ago during the presidential campaign. (Photo: File)

Bolsonaro vows to defend Amazon policy, even if it's 'in wheelchair or stretcher' at UN

Brazil traditionally makes the first speech at the General Assembly meeting, set for September 24.

03 Sep 2019 11:00 AM

The fires are not limited to Brazil, with at least 10,000 sq km (about 3,800 sq miles) burning in Bolivia, near its border with Paraguay and Brazil. (Photo: AP)

Brazil open to aid for Amazon fires, but will decide how it's used

The office for the French president declined to comment.

28 Aug 2019 2:35 PM

Trump's comments on Twitter come against the backdrop of world alarm over the fires in a region vital to the global environment and a side spat between Bolsonaro and French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: File)

Brazil Prez 'working very hard' on Amazon fires: Donald Trump

Trump tweeted: 'Brazil President and his country have the full and complete support of the USA!'

28 Aug 2019 2:19 PM

President, however, refuted his Chief of Staff, Onyx Lorenzoni's words. (Photo: FIle)

Macron to withdraw 'insults' for Brazil to accept aid for Amazon fire: Bolsonaro

'First of all, Macron has to withdraw his insults. He called me a liar,' says Brazil President.

28 Aug 2019 12:52 PM

President Donald Trump returned home from the Group of Seven Summit held in the French city of Biarritz from August 24 to 26. (Photo: PTI)

White House counts ‘helping reduce India-Pak tension’ among 5 takeaways from G7

In a tweet, the White House said during the meeting with Modi, Trump also acknowledged India's role as a critical partner in Afghanistan.

27 Aug 2019 10:06 AM

Tensions have risen between France and Brazil after Macron tweeted that the fires burning in the Amazon basin amounted to an international crisis and should be discussed as a top priority at the G7 summit. (Photo: AFP)

'Use funds to reforest Europe': Brazil rejects G7 aid to fight Amazon fires

'We appreciate the offer, but maybe those resources are more relevant to reforest Europe,' Lorenzoni, chief of staff to Prez Bolsonaro said.

27 Aug 2019 9:57 AM

Ahead of the G7 summit, Macron had bitterly accused Bolsonaro of lying to him at the G20 meeting in Osaka in June about his commitments on climate change. (Photo: AFP)

Macron slams Brazil President after 'extraordinarily rude' comments about wife

Jair Bolsonaro and Emmanuel Macron have repeatedly locked horns in the past week over the fires ravaging the Amazon basin.

27 Aug 2019 8:22 AM

Demonstrators at the so-called "portrait march" were carrying official portraits of the 41-year-old French leader which had been taken down from town halls across the country over the last few months. (Photo: AFP)

Anti-G7 protesters march with 'stolen' portraits of Emmanuel Macron

'We are holding him upside down to show the lack of sense in his policies,' explained a Bizi activist called Mathieu.

26 Aug 2019 3:29 PM

Macron has been trying for months to defuse the tensions between Tehran and Washington by finding ways of resuming dialogue, and held talks with Zarif in Paris on the eve of the summit. (Photo: AP)

Was 'too soon' to meet Iran's leader who made surprise visit to G7: Trump

'I knew everything he (Macron) was doing and I approved everything he was doing,' Trump said.

26 Aug 2019 2:33 PM

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